A 25-year-old male asked:
after an initial biopsy, with a dysplastic nevus result, is it the dermatologists discretion or lab findings that should determine further removal?
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Dr. Daniel Saurborn answered
22 years experience Diagnostic Radiology
The dermatologist: uses the results from the laboratory, their personal knowledge of risk, and a discussion of the options with you to ultimately determine further treatment. If the laboratory results are back already, make a follow up appointment with your dermatologist to discuss next steps.
Answered on Feb 9, 2015
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